Penny Hawkins
ABSTRACT
Researchers who measure animal behaviour have already contributed to the ability to assess animal welfare and recognise indicators of pain, suffering and distress. There are a number of areas where more research is needed to enable further progress to be made. A "wish list" of behavioural research topics can be drawn up on the basis of working group reports and the views of animal users and care staff. This list aims to inform further research directions and collaborations for behavioural researchers.
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Index Terms
- Refinement through better animal monitoring: how behavioural researchers can contribute
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